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Redundancy

Redundancy is one of the most complex and sensitive areas of UK employment law. Employers must follow strict legal requirements when managing redundancy situations, including consultation, fair selection and redundancy pay.

 

Clear processes, consistent decision-making and effective communication are essential to avoid significant legal and reputational risk.

 

This hub brings together practical guidance, tools and insights to support HR teams through individual and collective redundancy processes.

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    Unfair dismissal reforms: Rethinking probationary periods

    With unfair dismissal protections tightening ahead of 2027, organisations are rethinking how they structure and manage probationary periods. Drawing on webinar insights, this article explores emerging approaches to probation length, extensions and performance management.

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Tools & templates

Individual redundancy consultation letter

Use this model letter to invite an employee to an individual consultation meeting to discuss their provisional selection …
Tools & templates

Collective redundancy notice – template letter for representatives

Manage collective redundancy processes confidently with our notice template for employee reps. HR best practice and legal guidance …
Tools & templates

HR1 form (collective redundancy consultation)

Stay compliant with UK collective redundancy law using our HR1 form resource. Clear, practical support for HR teams.
Whitepapers

October’s top employment law FAQs

Stay informed about your rights and responsibilities as an employer. Check out our 10 frequently asked employment law …
Guides – How to

Managing Pregnancy and Maternity Rights for Employees on Fixed‑Term Contracts

Understand employer obligations for pregnant fixed‑term employees, from avoiding discrimination to providing statutory maternity leave, pay entitlements, and …
Tools & templates

Redundancy selection matrix

Support compliant workforce changes using our Redundancy Selection Matrix. Ideal for HR teams managing fair and transparent redundancy …
Commentary and Insights

Employment Rights Bill: 10 key policies employers need to revamp

The Employment Rights Bill packs an imposing number of employment law reforms into its 330 pages. With Royal …
Checklists

Carrying out a fair redundancy process

Lead your organisation through redundancy with fairness, clarity and compassion with our step-by-step guide to managing UK redundancies …
Infographics

HR survival guide: Navigating redundancy

Get our latest infographic which breaks down the four critical dimensions of redundancy, so you can lead with …

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